National Bid Manager

Posting Description: National Bid Manager

Are you a highly organised individual with strong writing skills? Knowledge of Short term insurance? We're hiring!

Aon South Africa is recruiting a National Bid Manager in our Sales Enablement team based, on a hybrid basis, from our Head Office in Sandton. The National Bid Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end national bid function, improving bid quality, supporting growth objectives and strengthening governance across short-term insurance tenders.Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look like

Bid Planning

• Review and find opportunities for Aon through review on Online Tender opportunities and receipt of RFP’s.
• Adoption of Aon global bid and proposal management process.
• Implement bid management process on Aon Connect.

Team coordination

• Assemble and lead the bid team in coordination with Solution Lines and Executives.
• Assign tasks, set deadlines, and ensure effective collaboration for the delivery of completed RFP’s.

Proposal Development

• Proposal development includes the collation writing, editing, and reviewing of proposal content.
• Ensure that all proposals align with client and Aon requirements.
• Ensure proposals are tailored to client needs.
• Leverage global content and develop reusable content for bids.
• Work with marketing team to drive tailored cover and proposal design.

Compliance Management

• Ensure that all proposals align with regulations including checking for adherence to submission guidelines, formatting, and legal requirements.
• Manage bid related company documentation and certificates.

Bid Submission

• Lead the submission process, ensuring that proposals are delivered on time and in the required format. This may include electronic submissions, physical delivers, or both.
• Liaise with suppliers for external printing requirements.
• Ensures reports, presentations, etc. are correctly branded according to corporate identity guidelines.

Post-Submission Activities

• Handle post-submission activities where required, including response to client queries, and debriefing on bid outcomes.
• Drive bid outcome feedback.
• Participates and contributes towards team initiatives.
• Maintains personal and professional development.

How this opportunity is different

What makes Aon different are the people and the culture. Aon colleagues support each other, across geographies and solution lines. Aon has the tools plus depth and breadth of experience to drive great outcomes for our clients, while providing the optimal environment for the career and personal growth of our colleagues.Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.* Be in possession of Grade 12 (matric).

• Project Management Certificate will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree would be an advantage.
• Certificate for In-Design / Illustrator / Photoshop / Coral Draw advantageous or willing to learn

Knowledge.* Ability to develop detailed bid plans, manage timelines, and coordinate multiple tasks and team members effectively.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth bid development and submission.
• Knowledge of short-term insurance

Skills and Attributes.* Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Be computer literate with advanced experience in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong writing skills to create clear, compelling, and persuasive proposal content that meets client requirements.
• Effective verbal communication skills for leading team meetings, presenting proposals, and interacting with stakeholders.
• Be dependable and respect confidentiality.
• Have a high work ethic and must have the ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Be a team player, can build good relationships, support, and actively participate in, and contribute to any team initiatives.

Experience

• Have a proven experience in a related role.
• Experience in InDesign will be an added advantage.

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